New Delhi: India has over 3,500 monuments, and every monument has a tale of history. But when we talk about marvellous and lavish monuments, Jaipur, Rajasthan, is one of those cities that defines them. Jaipur, known for its forts on the one hand and its UNESCO Heritage tag on the other, has unique architecture that defines the Rajput and Mughal eras.
The Hill Forts of Rajasthan and Hawa Mahal, both UNESCO Heritage Sites, are more popular among people from across the globe. One such monument is grabbing eyeballs slowly and gradually for all the right reasons. The Patrika Gate, which is considered the second Hawa Mahal of Rajasthan, is a large gate with a unique example of beautiful architecture, and people of all ages visit this place.
Let us know more about this beautiful monument.
Patrika Gate was built in 2016 and it is the ninth gate (Photo credit: Anna Mardo/Moment/Getty Images)
Patrika Gate
Patrika Gate, located at Jawahar Circle in Jaipur, is known as the second Hawa Mahal. This large gate features impressive architecture and people of all ages visit here.
A big draw for visitors is the daily musical fountain show. Each pillar of Patrika Gate displays important facts about different parts of Rajasthan. It is one of those monuments that showcases the state’s rich and vibrant architecture and cultural heritage.
Patrika Gate is the ninth gate of Jaipur. It was built in 2016 and opened to the public that same year. Patrika Gate is designed to be a unique monument showing all regions’ architectural and cultural heritage.
The gate is built on Vastu principles and is a must-see for visitors to Jaipur (Photo credit: Tuul & Bruno Morandi/DigitalVision/Getty Images)
Structure and architecture of the Patrika Gate
The Patrika Gate in Jaipur was designed following the nine-point Vastu principle. It features nine pavilions, each measuring 9 feet wide.
The gate is 81 feet wide and 108 feet tall, matching the width of the main markets in the walled city.
As the southern gate of Jaipur, it serves as the entrance to Jawahar Circle Park, which is claimed to be Asia’s largest circular park at traffic signals. The gate has a pink facade lighter than the traditional Jaipur pink terracotta. Golden accents highlight certain areas of the facade.
The building is decorated with figures of elephants, horses, and soldiers, which represent the bravery of Rajasthan’s princely states and reflect the region’s rich history.
Golden accents highlight certain areas of the facade (Photo credit: Amlan Mathur/Moment/Getty Images)
Patrika Gate, often called Jaipur’s second Hawa Mahal, is a stunning architectural marvel. Through intricate designs and vibrant colours, it showcases Rajasthan’s diverse regional heritage. Read on to learn more about the architectural marvel. knowledge Knowledge News, Photos and Videos on General Knowledge
